Libraries Rock!
CLOSED 
all Saturdays in August
SPECIAL EVENTS

Snakes and Scales!
Tuesday, Aug. 7
6:00PM

Meet alligators, lizards, and other "scaly kids" while listening to their rescue stories.





Chalk the Walks
Tuesday, Aug. 21
11:00AM - 4:00PM

Drop-In to spread joy, optimism and inspiraion through the magical power of CHALK! Join us and draw pictures or write happy thoughts on the sidewalk in front of the library. 
No registration necessary.

WEEKLY PROGRAMS

Pebble Bounce
Monday, Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27
10:00AM
Ages 0-2 years
 
This  30-minute song and story time ends in a play session for our littlest patrons. 
First come, first served.


Little Rockstars
Tuesday, Aug. 7
11:00AM
Ages 2 and up 

Learn how to be a reading rockstar with this movement and stories class. We will explore the different styles of music that make us move and learn how we can be rockstars for our parents and friends. For ages 2-7 years old.
First come, first served.


Reading Buddies
Tuesday, Aug. 7
10:00AM
Wednesdays, Aug 1 & 8
4:30PM
Fridays, Aug. 3 & 10
                                           3:30PM

This weekly event aims to pair your child with a high school volunteer to meet their 20-minute reading goal for that day. Ages Pre-K to 3rd grades. 
First come, first served. 

Please note that you must be in the building for this program's duration.


Mini Milestones
Thursday, Aug. 2
10:30AM
Ages 2-5

This 6-week series for preschoolers will explore a different concept each week from ABC's to 123's, patterns, math and more!


Storytime Surprise
Fridays, Aug. 3 &10 
11:00AM
Ages 2-6
  Join us for a different format each week...a craft,  a dance party or making a delicious snack.
Only Ms. Marie knows!
Limit 24 children, first come basis.



Chess
Sundays 
Aug. 5, 19 & 26
1:15PM
Ages 7 + up

Calling all chess players and those who want to be!  Learn the basics or improve your game. 

Registration is currently full. 
Click the registration link below to join the waiting list.   




Please check our  Events Calendar
for additional programs.
FOR TEENS!



Teen Write Night/AP Bio
Wednesdays, Aug. 1 & 8
6:00PM
Grades 6-12 

 Teens are invited to join us for a mentorship and writing program. 
The support group for AP Biology takes place simultaneously .  Registration required.



Teen Advisory Board
Wednesday, Aug. 15
3:30PM
Gr. 7-12 

Want your voice to be heard? Attend our Teen Advisory Board and obtain 1 hour of volunteer time to help shape how the library serves teens. In this meeting, we will decide future volunteering opportunities and teen programs. 



Teen Volunteer Celebration
Wednesday, Aug. 22
6:00PM

Teen Volunteer Party for those who have dedicated themselves to help out in the library during the summer months. 
By invitation only.


Total Tutoring
will be on vacation
during the month of August.
Sessions will resume in September.

Is your child struggling in school? Are other tutoring centers not working? Then join Total Tutoring today! It is run by high school students who want to give back to the community by helping our future leaders excel.
Tutoring is available for students in grades K-10  in math, science, English, history and world language. 


1000 Books Before Kindergarten

The concept is simple,
the rewards are priceless!
Sign up at the Children's Reference Desk. 
Keep a log of each book you read with your baby, toddler, or preschooler. Earn prizes for every 25 books read and a free book for every 100 books!















Congratulations to                             Congratulations to
Meredith P.                                      Aaryan & Krish
who each read
1,000 books!

Congratulations to these children who reached new goals!
Ayaan P. - 100
Arya P. - 100
Abeeha - 400
Samarth - 800

Find out more at:
Enjoy a summer family outing with our
MUSEUM PASSES!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Sayreville Public Library.

The Sayreville Public Library circulates museum passes to
Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton,
 the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum in NYC, and 
beginning July 1st, the Battleship New Jersey in Camden.

 Pass policies are changing for September! 
Passes will be checked out for 3 days (example: check a pass out on Monday and it will be due back on Wednesday). 
 Reservations may be made up to 2 months in advance by speaking with a reference librarian.
Details have been posted on our  website.

If you enjoy the museum pass program,
we encourage you to make a donation to the Friends of the SPL 
and consider joining them.
Questions? Comments?
 
 Do not hesitate to call Hannah or Marie at 
732-727-0212  ex. 26
or email: [email protected]
They would LOVE to speak with you!

  
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